Date:         Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:42:41 -0400
Reply-To:     Derek Krueger <vanagon@DRKRU.COTSE.NET>
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From:         Derek Krueger <vanagon@DRKRU.COTSE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
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In-Reply-To:  <007d01c238ab$00fae180$0200a8c0@gary>
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For those wondering why weld, this is where I am coming from, but I could
quite likely be wrong and would like to know if so.

One of the most common complaints I've heard from other Tiico owners is
that the vibration around 3000 RPMs (and noise) is bad. Now, I would not
say that mine is bad, but definately noticable. I have heard that the big
problem is with the engine supports, specificaly the left (drivers or port
side) one. The left support is different from the right in that it has
rubber mounts (am I wrong here?).  Additionaly, other Tiico owners are
noticing a problem with this mount bending at the frame.  The proposed
solution to both problems being to weld it solid.  The specifics of this I
do not know and thus was asking the list for them.

From the archives, it appears that this mount, rather than reducing
vibration, actually ampliphies it. The right support is solidly mounted, so
why not the left?

Any further input is appreciated.

Thanks,
Derek


> Why weld it?  Our TiiCo engine was floating around on too soft mounts
> also. Basically we immobilized all 3 by cutting hard rubber to fit in
> the gaps of the mounts, then jamming it in.  The rubber came from a
> replacement boat trailer roller gotten at a marine store.
>
> If you weld, it's very likely that you'll create a direct path to the
> interior for big vibrations.  Also, wouldn't welding burn the rubber
> that's already in the mounts?
>
> Gary
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Derek Krueger" <vanagon@DRKRU.COTSE.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 1:11 PM
> Subject: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
>
>
>> Can some please post directions that I could give to a welder to have
>> my engine mount welded solid?  Or, is it as simple as telling him/her
>> to weld the drivers side-rear solid?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Derek